Karnataka to write to Centre seeking funds for flood-hit districts: Report
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has reportedly decided to approach the Centre for financial assistance following the widespread devastation caused by heavy rains in the northern parts of the state. The severe downpours have led to massive crop losses and extensive damage to infrastructure in several districts.
“The government was likely to write a letter to the Centre after the conclusion of the second survey. Once we have evaluated the extent of damage to crops and other infrastructure, we will submit a request for funds to the Centre,” Deccan Herald quoted its sources as saying on Sunday.
The relentless rains during September, combined with water releases from reservoirs in Maharashtra, have severely impacted the Bhima River basin region. Crops across approximately 7.24 lakh hectares in districts like Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Bidar, and Vijayapura were destroyed, triggering widespread concern among farmers.
Although a joint survey had initially been conducted to assess the damage, the continuing rains towards the end of the month necessitated another round of evaluation. The revised assessment now estimates that the total crop damage extends to 12.54 lakh hectares across the affected districts.
In line with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) guidelines, the Karnataka government is preparing to draft a letter to the central government by the third week of October to request funding for relief operations, added the report.
However, the situation has raised concerns of a potential political clash between the state and central governments. In 2023, when drought conditions affected 216 taluks in Karnataka, the state had sought Rs 18,171 crore in aid from the Centre. Delays in the disbursal of these funds led the state to send a delegation to Delhi, but the matter remained unresolved, prompting the Karnataka government to take the issue to the Supreme Court.
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Man stabbed by cousin brother over property dispute in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi: A dispute over property turned deadly after a man killed his cousin brother using a knife in Kalaburagi’s Sedam taluk late on Friday night.
The deceased has been identified as Basavaraja Talawara (35), a resident of Hanganahalli village.
Basavaraja was involved in a dispute with his cousin, Ghulesh, over the division of family property for some time.
On Friday night, a clash broke out between the duo during which Ghulesh allegedly stabbed Basavaraja with a knife.Basavaraja died on the spot due to severe bleeding, while the accused Ghulesh is absconding, police said.
District Superintendent of Police Addur Srinivasalu, DySP Sangamanath Hiremath and CPI Mahadeva Diddimani visited the crime scene and conducted an investigation.
A complaint has been filed at the Malkheda police station in this regard.
